The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (12 - 13)
€ 39,300
€ 19,600
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 20.7 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
1461
1786
2048
1510
1814
2013
1786 mm
Width
1814 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1461 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4212
2685
4419
4212 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
148 kg
9.6 %
General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.79 kg/bhp
12.33 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
444 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
159.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
